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Mango Diablo from DAVIDsTEALooks: Light and Golden, some tinges of green
Smells: Strong Mango
Taste: I usually like strong mango taste with my tea and didn't find it with this one. It defiantly smells stronger than it actually is. There was a subtle tingle going down at the end that I suspect was suppose to be the heat. Not as spicy as I thought it would be but still pleasant. This wouldn't be my goto mango tea but its still a nice drink if your looking for something to warm you up.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:45:41 -0500/teas/Mango%20Diablo/27190-mango-diablo?note=141840
Tazo Organic Chai Filterbag Tea from TazoDark,creamy and smoky!
You can defiantly pick up notes of black pepper and cinnamon. I recommend steeping this strong and adding some evaporated milk because it turns really creamy like a Chai Latte. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:12:22 -0500/teas/Tazo%20Organic%20Chai%20Filterbag%20Tea/29125-tazo-organic-chai-filterbag-tea?note=141842
Awake English Breakfast from TazoThis is defiantly a morning tea. I know it gets a bad rep for being harsh and slightly bitter, but this tea is a great alternative for people who don't want to drink coffee in the morning.
I recommend drinking it with evaporated milk and sugar. It gives it a creamy texture that you don't get with 2% milk and makes the flavour softer. I really like it when I'm on the go and don't have time for breakfast. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:30:18 -0500/teas/Awake%20English%20Breakfast/497-awake-english-breakfast?note=141845
Awake English Breakfast from TazoFri, 30 Nov 2012 15:34:10 -0500/teas/Awake%20English%20Breakfast/497-awake-english-breakfast?note=141846
Saigon Chai (organic) from DAVIDsTEAI was a little worry about trying this tea at first because I was afraid it would be to light and weak. I'm a big fan of strong and robust chai's that wake you up.
To prevent it from being weak, I crush the spices with the back of my spoon before steeping it. It opened the cardamom pods and really woke up the flavour.
By crushing the spices, The tea became really flavourful. The cinnamon and cardamon are the first things you smelt and it had spicy floral note while you drink it. I definably recommend drinking it with some evaporated milk to round out the flavour.Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:51:31 -0500/teas/Saigon%20Chai%20(organic)/16012-saigon-chai-organic?note=141918
Chai Spiced Apple from Twiningswhen you first open the bag, it smells like apple cider, warm, spicy and sweet.
Once I let it steep, it turned a dark golden brown and intensify in scent but not it flavour. I actually found it to be a really weak tea. You can defiantly taste the black tea but the apple flavour seemed to be more of a aromatic than a flavour note. Next time I'll try it iced and see if it makes a difference.Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:02:46 -0500/teas/Chai%20Spiced%20Apple/5667-chai-spiced-apple?note=142089
Chai Spiced Apple from TwiningsSat, 01 Dec 2012 23:11:54 -0500/teas/Chai%20Spiced%20Apple/5667-chai-spiced-apple?note=142090
Chocolatey Chai from President's ChoiceSat, 01 Dec 2012 23:13:01 -0500/teas/Chocolatey%20Chai/1513-chocolatey-chai?note=142094
Chocolatey Chai from President's ChoiceThis was my first attempt of a chocolate flavoured tea. I was sceptical at first because I always associated chocolate beverages to be thick and creamy and was unsure if I would like the texture and taste of chocolate in a tea form.
to be honest, I don't know what this taste like. It wasn't chocolate, and defiantly wasn't chai. Its tasted like the bottom of a hot chocolate with the chalky powder on the bottom and someone stuck a cinnamon stick in it. it was not pleasant and I wouldn't punish anyone with this tea.
my sister found a way to drink this tea. Instead of drinking it hot, leave it to cool down or pop it in the fridge. add milk and sugar and it taste like a cinnamon hot chocolate.Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:14:27 -0500/teas/Chocolatey%20Chai/1513-chocolatey-chai?note=142095
Chai Tea from TetleyIts not a strong chai like some would find in other brands, but it was pretty good. I let the tea brew longer than recommended to give it a fuller body and added milk and sugar.
I would recommend this to someone who isn't a fan of pungent chai teas but would like something different that the traditional orange peoke. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:22:01 -0500/teas/Chai%20Tea/4089-chai-tea?note=142097
Pure Jasmine Green Tea from StassenI love this tea and its definatly not subtle with the Jasmine. Once you steep it, it fills the room! I needed sugar to drink this one.
this tea is also great iced! Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:29:17 -0500/teas/Pure%20Jasmine%20Green%20Tea/10025-pure-jasmine-green-tea?note=142098
Lemon Black tea from Higgins & BurkeI find that I would drink this tea more for being sick rather than a preferred beverage. The lemon flavour wasn't as fresh as I though it would take on a bitter taste really quick. the flavour reminded me more of the bitter rind of the lemon than the citrus goodness I was hoping for.
regardless ,a little honey and squirt of fresh lemon really perked it up. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:33:03 -0500/teas/Lemon%20Black%20tea/2018-lemon-black-tea?note=142100
Peppermint from Higgins & Burkeits not a strong mint flavour but has a mint after taste going down. I needed to steep it for a long time before I could get any real flavour. Once you cool it down you don't need to add any sugar.
I would recommend this iced though, even using it as a based for a fruit smoothie. It really taste great with mangos and strawberries.Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:37:19 -0500/teas/Peppermint/1661-peppermint?note=142101
Cheeky Lychee from DAVIDsTEAThu, 06 Dec 2012 22:34:17 -0500/teas/Cheeky%20Lychee/22592-cheeky-lychee?note=143124
Cheeky Lychee from DAVIDsTEAI love this tea!
I definitely recommend you brew it hot and let it cool down to room temperature with some sugar. It smells just like a ripe lychee and has a great sweet flavour to it. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:21:22 -0500/teas/Cheeky%20Lychee/22592-cheeky-lychee?note=143132
Stormy Night (organic) from DAVIDsTEAI didn't want to like this tea.
my first impression was that there was too much going on with this tea. The smell was really over powering and the list of ingredients was scary. I really did think this tea was to good to be true.
However, I was pleasantly surprised once I steeped it! a little sugar and some milk and it was as rich and creamy as having a latte. It's defiantly a dessert tea but the flavour reminds me something you would get at a coffee shop. D-licious!
Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:16:41 -0500/teas/Stormy%20Night%20(organic)/30854-stormy-night-organic?note=143300
Ginger Peach Herbal Tea from President's ChoiceSun, 17 Feb 2013 15:28:51 -0500/teas/Ginger%20Peach%20Herbal%20Tea/15336-ginger-peach-herbal-tea?note=158065
Pomegranate Roeship from Bulk BarnI bought this tea on a whim and I really love it! My first time around I brew it a little too strong and ended up pouring it over ice and lemonade.
Let me tell you, it was AMAZING!
The tea itself pacts a punch with a tart pomegranate flavour and has this aromatic floral taste afterwards. Combined with lemonade, I can see it quickly becoming one of my summer favourites! Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:47:19 -0400/teas/Pomegranate%20Roeship/25561-pomegranate-roeship?note=169049
Coco-Lemon Thai from DAVIDsTEAI love this tea!
I'm usually not a huge fan of white teas because I tend to overstep them but this tea is amazing! Perfectly balance and great both hot and cold. You can really taste the lemongrass while enjoying a subtle coconut flavour that rounds it out.
Reminds me a lot of a local tea from Guyana called "fever-grass tea" (if anyone can get a hold of it, it is mind-blowing !!!)
Its an awesome base for a tea latte. Just a little sugar and foamy milk and its perfect!Mon, 24 Jun 2013 01:12:51 -0400/teas/Coco-Lemon%20Thai/35391-coco-lemon-thai?note=180974
Mom's Apple Pie from DAVIDsTEAhas a good flavour but I wish it was stronger nd have a stronger apple presence. its defiantly more fragrant than tasty.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 11:19:04 -0500/teas/Mom's%20Apple%20Pie/21539-moms-apple-pie?note=201122
Pumpkin Chai from DAVIDsTEAFri, 29 Nov 2013 19:05:14 -0500/teas/Pumpkin%20Chai/15698-pumpkin-chai?note=205560
Countess of Seville (organic) from DAVIDsTEAFri, 29 Nov 2013 19:10:48 -0500/teas/Countess%20of%20Seville%20(organic)/18351-countess-of-seville-organic?note=205561
Blood Orange Puerh from David's TeaFri, 22 Aug 2014 02:51:26 -0400/teas/Blood%20Orange%20Puerh/39804-blood-orange-puerh?note=260474
Blood Orange Puerh from David's TeaThis is one of those teas that you need to drink room temp or cold in order to taste all the flavours. The citrus taste isn't overwhelming at all but its there. Over all its a pretty smooth tea.Fri, 22 Aug 2014 02:52:46 -0400/teas/Blood%20Orange%20Puerh/39804-blood-orange-puerh?note=260476